CVE-2025-20987

Name: CVE-2025-20987
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-06-04T05:15:23.603+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-20987 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper access control in fingerprint trustlet prior to SMR May-2025 Release 1 allows local privileged attackers to get a auth_token.. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper access control in fingerprint trustlet prior to SMR May-2025 Release 1 allows local privileged attackers to get a auth_token.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.12%

2.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Samsung	Android	13.0	Smr-Apr-2022-R1
Samsung	Android	14.0	Smr-Apr-2022-R1
Samsung	Android	15.0	Smr-Apr-2025-R1

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2025&month=06Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 4, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-20987?

Improper access control in fingerprint trustlet prior to SMR May-2025 Release 1 allows local privileged attackers to get a auth_token.

How severe is CVE-2025-20987?

CVE-2025-20987 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-20987?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2025-20987?

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Source: NVD / NIST